U.H.Rights

Blog by Maci Bednar

Human Rights and Artificial Intelligence: Protecting Freedoms in the Digital Age

Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept—it is woven into the fabric of daily life. From chatbots and predictive algorithms to facial recognition and credit scoring, AI systems influence decisions that affect access to jobs, services, housing, and information. But with this growing power comes a growing responsibility: how do we ensure that AI systems respect human rights? The challenge is not just technical—it’s...

Challenging INTERPOL Notices: The Role of a Defense Attorney in International Cases of Human Rights Questions

An INTERPOL Red Notice can turn someone’s life upside down. Though it is not an international arrest warrant, its effects often mirror one—causing arrests at airports, visa denials, banking restrictions, and reputational harm. While INTERPOL is designed to facilitate international police cooperation, the system has been repeatedly abused by authoritarian regimes, corrupt governments, and litigants with political motives. If you have reason...

How Social Media Changes Our Perception of Reality

With the development of digital technologies, social media has become an integral part of the daily lives of millions of people around the world. In the Czech Republic, as in other countries, platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok have become a familiar source of information, communication, and entertainment. However, alongside convenience and instant access to events, a question arises: how does social media influence our perception of...

Safeguarding Minors: A Human Rights Perspective on PayID Pokies in Australia

As technology continues to shape the entertainment landscape, Australian instant withdrawal PayID casinos with online pokies have gained immense popularity. While these digital gambling options offer excitement and convenience to adult players, they also raise concerns about the protection of minors. Safeguarding minors from the potential harms of gambling is not just a moral obligation but also a critical human rights issue. This article...

Why are we talking about people’s rights and not their responsibilities?

Although some philosophers and NGOs have put forward strong arguments in favor of defining the measure of people's responsibility and have even presented "codes" and "declarations" in defense of this argument, the human rights community as a whole has remained silent on this debate. The reason is that many governments make the "bestowal" of rights conditional on certain duties imposed on people by a government or ruler, making the very idea of...